Trainee hgv driver - united kingdom, sandwich, kent

get behind the wheel and accelerate your driving career with copart's driver academy.

looking for a career as an hgv driver, but only have a licence to drive cars and vans? then look no further as we can make this a reality for you.

if you are looking for an interesting career rather than your average hgv driver role, then we might have just what you are looking for. not only do we offer a varied role that includes the loading and unloading of vehicles; we offer monday-friday daytime work, with occasional optional saturday work.

copart uk limited has partnered with the uk's largest hgv training provider to use their wide-ranging expertise to deliver a specialist program that focuses on identifying, mentoring and coaching driving talent and provides a clear pathway into becoming an hgv driver.

want to learn and earn? you will have guaranteed income in your role as yard operative whilst copart invests in your future by funding your theory and practical driving qualifications, subject to signing a training agreement with copart. once training is completed, which is expected to take between 4-6 months, you can anticipate earning around £40k a year and more.

so, if you want to become part of the growing talent we have here at copart - apply now.

we welcome applications from candidates with any of the following skills or attributes: trainee, lgv driver, class 1 & 2, large goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicles, recovery driving, hgv driver

benefitsmonday to friday working / 28 days holiday including bank holidays / employee benefits scheme providing discounts at many high street retailers / discounted employee share purchase plan / contributory personal pension plan / family events ….as well as a uniform and on-going support with personal development, apply today!

essential skills

to be eligible for our drivers academy you must hold a clean car driving licence and have excellent customer service skills. the rest, we can teach you. with our knowledgeable hgv drivers and our experienced yard operatives we can give you all the tools you need to succeed.

about company

copart uk, based in bedford, is part of copart inc, a global company that specialises in recycling and reselling vehicles online via our global auction platform. as the industry leader in used and salvage vehicle auctions in the uk, we handle over half a million vehicles each year on behalf of the motor insurance and wider automotive sector.

we provide our sellers with an unrivalled marketplace, and our buyers with access to vehicles and parts globally. we also run a range of other businesses including cashforcars.co.uk where anyone can sell their vehicle to us and get a great price!

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